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Title: Os Cataventos

Note: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Os Cataventos" by Rocha Peixoto is a detailed exploration of Portuguese folk meteorology and the cultural significance of wind vanes, written in the early 20th century. The book examines traditional weather predictions based on various indicators such as wind direction, cloud patterns, and local lore associated with specific times of the year. It is a thematic journey into the interplay between nature and local knowledge, showcasing how rural communities interpret their environment. In this book, Rocha Peixoto presents a rich tapestry of observations and anecdotes about how people in Portugal utilized wind vanes and other simple instruments to forecast the weather. Through anecdotes and folkloric wisdom, the text explores local customs and proverbs linked to meteorological phenomena. Peixoto elaborates on the historical evolution of wind vanes as both functional tools and decorative elements, detailing their aesthetic significance in architectural contexts. The book serves as both a scientific inquiry and an homage to Portuguese cultural heritage, inviting readers to appreciate the intricate relationship between nature, weather, and everyday life in rural communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rocha Peixoto, 1866-1909

EBook No.: 49367

Published: Jul 5, 2015

Downloads: 55

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Weather -- Folklore

Subject: Weather vanes -- Portugal

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore

LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Os Cataventos

Note: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Rita Farinha (This file was produced from
images generously made available by BDAlentejo (Biblioteca
Digital do Alentejo)

Summary: "Os Cataventos" by Rocha Peixoto is a detailed exploration of Portuguese folk meteorology and the cultural significance of wind vanes, written in the early 20th century. The book examines traditional weather predictions based on various indicators such as wind direction, cloud patterns, and local lore associated with specific times of the year. It is a thematic journey into the interplay between nature and local knowledge, showcasing how rural communities interpret their environment. In this book, Rocha Peixoto presents a rich tapestry of observations and anecdotes about how people in Portugal utilized wind vanes and other simple instruments to forecast the weather. Through anecdotes and folkloric wisdom, the text explores local customs and proverbs linked to meteorological phenomena. Peixoto elaborates on the historical evolution of wind vanes as both functional tools and decorative elements, detailing their aesthetic significance in architectural contexts. The book serves as both a scientific inquiry and an homage to Portuguese cultural heritage, inviting readers to appreciate the intricate relationship between nature, weather, and everyday life in rural communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rocha Peixoto, 1866-1909

EBook No.: 49367

Published: Jul 5, 2015

Downloads: 55

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Weather -- Folklore

Subject: Weather vanes -- Portugal

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore

LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.